The above objective is implemented through four specific outcomes, each addressing different functional areas of the UNODC work
on crime prevention and criminal justice. The related outcomes are in line with the UNODC Strategy and reflect the expected accomplishments and indicators of achievement of the Justice Sub-Programme of the UNODC Strategic Framework 2012-2013.48 These outcomes will be achieved through the technical assistance and support that the Office provides at the global, regional and national levels through a combination of activities and initiatives undertaken in the framework of UNODC’s regular budget, Global Programmes under the responsibility of the Justice Section and the different Regional and Country Programmes. For each outcome, a set of indicators and outputs is identified, which operationalize and focus the work of the UNODC in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice reform. Regional-, Country- and Global Programmes are to use these indicators as the framework for programme and project development.
The main responsibility for the delivery of technical assistance (outcome 1) lies with the field network. Hence, within the overall framework of the Thematic Programme, field level activities will first and foremost be implemented through Regional- and Country Programmes.
Outcome 1:
Requesting States have developed and implemented crime prevention and criminal justice reform initiatives, including strategies, action plans and measures in accordance with UN standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice and recognized good practices Outcome indicators:
Number of countries developing and/or implementing strategies, action plans or programmes with UNODC assistance in the following crime prevention and criminal justice focus areas:
- Crime prevention
Target: 15 (2012-2013), 15 (2014-2015) - Police reform
Target: 4 (2012-2013), 6 (2014-2015) - Prosecution service
Target: 3 (2012-2013), 5 (2014-2015) - Judiciary and courts
Target: 4 (2012-2013), 7 (2014-2015) - Restorative justice
Target: 2 (2012-2013), 4 (2014-2015) - Access to legal aid
Target: 4 (2012-2013), 6 (2014-2015) - Prison reform and alternatives to imprisonment
Target: 15 (2012-2013), 25 (2014-2015) - Women in the criminal justice system
Target: 4 (2012-2013), 6 (2014-2015) - Justice for children
Target: 5 (2012-2013), 6 (2014-2015) - Protection of victims and witnesses
Target: 4 (2012-2013), 5 (2014-2015)
Outputs:
• Crime prevention and criminal justice legislation, policies, strategies and capacities of requesting Member States are assessed through comprehensive or partial assessments of their criminal justice systems
• Technical assistance49 is provided within each of the focus areas and sub-areas specified below:
Crime prevention
- Community-centered crime prevention (mitigating risk factors and building resilience)
- Urban crime prevention with a focus on youth-crime and gangs - Cooperation between state- and non-state security providers - Reintegration of offenders
Police reform
- Public safety and service delivery
49 I.e. advice (including legislative advice) to policy-makers and practitioners; the development of instruments, programmes, strategies and action plans; the design and implementation of capacity building activities.
- Community policing
- Alternatives to the formal criminal justice process, including restorative justice approaches, that comply with international human rights
Access to legal aid
- Legal assistance to victims, criminal defendants and suspects - Access to justice, including use of paralegals
Prison reform and alternatives to imprisonment
- Women in the criminal justice system, including violence against women - Justice for children
- Protection, support and assistance to victims and witnesses
• MS are supported in developing crime prevention and criminal justice responses in response to new and serious crimes, including piracy
• Cooperation and collaboration initiatives between UNODC and other international actors50 in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice take place, including:
- Joint programming
- Joint implementation of projects/programmes - Joint development of tools and training material - Joint assessments, reports, publications
- Sharing of tools, expertise and good practices - Joint operations through co-funded action
Outcome 2:
UNODC tools, manuals and training materials are used by Member States to improve criminal justice procedures and practices and to develop, adopt and implement effective strategies and programmes for crime prevention
Outcome indicators:
Tools (reference tools, guidance notes, operational tools, handbooks, training curricula, model laws, studies and IT resources) developed and disseminated that promote UN standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice and facilitate their implementation in each of the
50 In particular institutes comprising the United Nations crime prevention and criminal justice network and intergovernmental organizations at the international, regional and sub-regional levels.
focus areas
Target:
2012-2013: 45 countries in receipt of tools 2014-2015: 55 countries in receipt of tools
Outputs:
• Reference tools, guidance notes, handbooks, training curricula, model laws, studies and IT resources are developed and disseminated on crime prevention and criminal justice reform
• Good practices and lessons learned are collected and disseminated and knowledge is shared
• An online training platform is created to access and use existing and forthcoming UNODC tools (in particular handbooks and training curricula) related to crime prevention and criminal justice reform
Outcome 3:
New UN standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice are developed and existing ones are updated by Member States with support of UNODC
Outcome indicators:
Number of UN standards and norms relevant to crime prevention and criminal justice are developed or updated by countries with support of UNODC in each of the crime prevention and criminal justice focus areas51:
- Crime prevention - Police reform - Prosecution service - Judiciary and the courts - Restorative justice - Access to legal aid
- Prison reform and alternatives to imprisonment - Women in the criminal justice system
- Justice for children
- Protection of victims and witnesses
Target:
2012-2013: 3 UN standards and norms updated/developed 2014-2015: 2 UN standards and norms updated/developed
Outputs:
• MS receive support in developing or updating standards and norms within the focus areas, including on:
- Civilian private security - Treatment of prisoners - Access to legal aid
51 Subject to decisions taken by MS in the relevant governmental bodies.
- Integrity of prosecutors - Juvenile justice
Support will be provided through:
- the preparation of (intergovernmental) expert group meetings and the subsequent drafting of the meeting report;
- the development of expert reports and background papers;
- technical advice on the development or revision of standards and norms to criminal justice officers and Government officials
Outcome 4:52
The Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Reform (CCPCJ) and the 13th Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice carry out their mandate with UNODC assistance
Outcome indicators:
Number of members of the extended bureau of the CCPCJ expressing full satisfaction with the quality and timeliness of technical and substantial services provided in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice.
Percentage of Member States participating in the 13th Crime Congress expressing full satisfaction with the quality and timeliness of technical and substantive services provided in the area of crime prevention and criminal justice reform
Target:
2012-2013: 9 out of 12 (indicator 1)
2014-2015: 9 out of 12 / 85% (indicator 1 and 2) Outputs:
• Substantial support is provided to the CCPCJ and the Crime Congress and reports for the Commission are prepared on issues related to crime prevention and criminal justice, including the annual report on the Use and Application of Standards and Norms in CCPCJ and the Report of the Secretary-General on possible options to further the aim of prosecuting and imprisoning persons responsible for acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia.